# Lyric-Displaying Speakers The IoT 'Lyric Speaker' Matches Audio Tracks with Visual Elements By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyric-speaker References: [lyric-speaker](http://lyric-speaker.com/) Speakers are typically only good for emitting sounds, but the Lyric Speaker from SIX Inc. pairs audio experiences with visual elements for an enhanced entertainment experience. While this speaker does serve to display a song's lyrics on its [transparent LED screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-speaker-x-lncc), there's more to it than that. The [smart IoT speaker system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-assistant-concept) is also able to pick up on the feel of the song in order to create graphics that suit a particular style of music. For instance, a soothing track will be visualized in a completely different way than an uplifting, energetic beat. In addition to where it diverges from traditional speakers, the Lyric Speaker has the potential to become the [showpiece of a home's entertainment system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-music-studio-5-and-7), rather than something to be tucked away. In June, the SIX Inc. speaker will become available for pre-order. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lyric-displaying Speakers:** Smart IoT speakers are combining audio with visual elements to enhance entertainment experiences. - **Personalized Graphics for Music:** Speakers are using sophisticated technology to visualize and personalize the graphics of music based on its feel and emotion. - **Entertainment System Centerpiece:** Smart IoT speakers are emerging as the showpiece of home entertainment systems, becoming more than just an audio source. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The emergence of smart IoT speakers provides an opportunity for companies to differentiate themselves by offering speakers with personalized graphic visualization. - **Music Streaming Services:** The integration of personalized graphics and emotion recognition in smart IoT speakers offers disruptive innovation opportunities for music streaming services to enhance user engagement. - **Interior Design:** Smart IoT speakers that combine audio with personalized graphics have the potential to become decorative and attention-grabbing centerpieces in interior design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Physically Interactive AI Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-hybrid-speaker.md) - [Three-Dimensional Home Audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-speaker.md) - [Transparent AI Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiantian-casa-aria.md) - [Immersive Karaoke-Enabled Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore.md) - [Sculptural Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker.md) - [Curvaceous Streaming Service Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-jukebox.md) - [Retro Comprehensive Versatile Speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-music-frame.md) - [Drop-Shaped Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantheone-audio-obsidian.md) - [AI-Powered Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turningai-speaker.md)